Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast

Washington, Oregon, British Columbia and Alaska

Author: Jim Pojar, Andy MacKinnon and Various Authors

Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast is the classic, accessible field guide to the richness of plant life from Alaska to Northern California, from the coastline to the crest of the Cascades.

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Summary

Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast is the classic, accessible field guide to the richness of plant life from Alaska to Northern California, from the coastline to the crest of the Cascades.

Description

This easy-to-use field guide features 794 species of plants commonly found along the Pacific coast from Oregon to Alaska, including trees, shrubs, wildflowers, aquatic plants, grasses, ferns, mosses and lichens. PLANTS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST COAST covers the coastal region from shoreline to alpine, including the western Cascades. Includes: 1100 color photographs More than 1000 line drawings and silhouettes Clear species descriptions and keys to groups Descriptions of each plant's habitat and range 794 new color range maps. Rich and engaging notes on each species describe aboriginal and other local uses of plants for food, medicine and implements, along with unique characteristics of the plants and the origins of their names. For both amateurs and professionals, this is the best, most accessible, most up-to-date guide of its kind.

About the Author

Jim Pojar is with the BC Forst Service, Research, in Smither, BC. Andy MacKinnon is a research ecologist with the BC Forest Service and also an adjunct professor at the School of Resource and Environmental Management at SFU.